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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265,483.80, 36,256,040.12 and 15,811,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265,483.80, 36,256,040.12 and 15,811,986.28 is: 21,826,363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265,483.80 : 36,256,040.12 = 15,811,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265,483.80/36,256,040.12 = 15,811,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265,483.80x = 36,256,040.12 × 15,811,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265,483.80x = 573,280,008,944,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,280,008,944,569.50/26,265,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826,363.96

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